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Law Enforcement on Trauma-Informed & Victim-Centered Investigations
September 13, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
This seminar is designed to give law enforcement professionals a practical understanding of human trafficking. Highlighting real, contextual examples, our goal is providing a framework for understanding and responding to suspected trafficking. Participants can expect to leave the training with the following outcomes:
– define human trafficking (labor and sexual exploitation)
– understand driving factors and venues for trafficking
– a framework for understanding the impact of trauma
– practical action steps for identification and intervention
Presenter: Andy Soper, an advocate for some of the most vulnerable people in communities. He serves as a guide and a teacher for professionals who want to be effective in their approach to traumatized people. Andy worked with severely traumatized youth for 10 years in residential and community forums, founded a victims advocacy group called The Manasseh Project, and opened the first shelter for minor Human Trafficking victims in Michigan.
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive Flint, MI 48507.
Cost: There is no cost for this training
Lunch is provided through the Weiss Child Advocacy Center, Claudnyse D. Holloman, Esq. Executive Director.
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”